Do Bump Stops Need to Be Removed to Install Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags on 2006 Ford F-53 Chassis
Published 01/17/2020
Question:
Should I take the rubber bumper off when air bags are installed? The bumper is mounted on the frame. Above the leaf spring.
asked by: Steven A
Helpful Expert Reply:
If the bump stops on your 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Class A Motorhome are going to interfere with the bags, or are directly in the spots where you're going to be mounting your Firestone Ride-Rite # F2070, they can be removed. With that being said, if they're not going to interfere with installation, you can leave them there to act as a fail-safe in the event that a bag were to rupture or some other type of freak malfunction (this is unlikely, but if they're not hurting anything you don't need to remove them).
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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Front Axle
- Vehicle Suspension
- Towing/Load Leveling
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- Suspension Only
- Heavy Duty
- Front Axle Suspension Enhancement
- Firestone
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